Seasonal Merchandiser

Company Central Garden & Pet Company Location Corpus Christi, TX 78350 Status Part Time, Employee, Seasonal Job Category Sales/Retail/Business Development Relevant Work Experience: Less than 1 Year Job Description Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. The Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for Seasonal Merchandisers for stocking and arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals and clay pottery, in home improvement centers.  A part-time, temporary Merchandiser is needed in the Corpus Christi area. Please see our web site for additional company information – www.central.com Key Responsibilities  ·  Set and maintain the shelves according to the shelf plans ·  Track store level inventory through product counts ·  Install and maintain sale or seasonal displays Experiences/Skills/Education ·  Previous merchandising experience, preferred·  Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management ·  Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re-tagging projects·  Must be able to bend, pull and lift  50 lbs consistently throughout the course of a work day·  Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and hand powered tools·  Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance·  Must have daily access to internet/email ·  Must have a home phone or cell phone for daily communications with supervisor·  Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits Working Conditions ·  Retail store environment – both in store and garden center·  Must be able to bend, pull and lift  50 lbs consistently throughout the course of a work day·  Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and powered hand tools·  Daily travel throughout territory may require extensive driving time (personal car)  Interested Job Seekers, apply here: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CENTRAL&cws=1&rid=538